Dear Friend,
I was hoping never to see this "post" on Dante. He was doing so well a month ago and I thought you would get that "miracle" that we all pray for. Yes, cancer is indeed a "bastard" and takes the "best of the best" from our lives.
I am so sorry that you lost your sister 2 months ago, so much pain in your heart. My grown sons and daughters-in-law and granddaughter said their goodbyes to Benny too and the tears just would not stop. Isabella was also 6 when Benny passed away and they grew up together and were best pals.
I really am so sorry and you have been such a help and a comfort to everyone here. You gave everyone "hope" and "strength" to carry on.
Grief takes a long time and we go through a myriad of emotions before we can come to a "place of peace."
Do take care of yourself and know that your beloved Dante is in a "better place" and yet, what could be better than in your home, walking beside you, looking at you with those loving puppy eyes?
I HATE CANCER!!!!
8 1/2 years is not nearly long enough with a friend like Dante.
God Bless you as you continue the journey without your best friend. I do UNDERSTAND! We all do! God understands your tears as well. I even got angry with God when he took Benny. I was angry with everyone.
Take your time to grieve and I hope you have a strong support system to get you through the next difficult months. You know you can always come here and share but it is difficult when your loss is so great.
Blessings & Prayers,
Joanne & Shadow
HEAVEN'S DOGGY-DOOR
My best friend closed his eyes last
night, As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through
my head, As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!